Operation
After plugging the plug into the power outlet, if the display is not illuminated, press key (A), appliance on.
As soon as the appliance is turned on, the following signals will appear on the control panel:
•symbol (2) will be positive, indicating that the temperature is positive.
•the temperature flashes, the background of the display is red and you will hear a buzzer. Press key
(C) and the buzzer will go off (also see the section on "excessive temperature alarm").
Place the freezer thermostat control knob (D) in a middle position, and the appliance will be set up to provide the following temperature:
roughly
Activation of functions
Each time key C is pressed, the following functions are activated in a clockwise direction:
Symbol 4 : rapid freezing function.
No Symbol: Normal operation
Switching off
The appliance is shut off by holding down key (A) for more than 1 second. After this, a countdown of the temperature from
When the appliance is shut off, display (B) also goes off.
Use of the freezer compartment
Temperature control
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat situated at the top of the cabinet.
To operate the freezer proceed as follows:
Turn the thermostat control beyond the «■» position.
When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you turn the thermostat control to a medium setting.
For easier turning of this control, use a small coin.The internal temperature of the freezer is automatically adjusted by the thermostat to ensure safe food storage.
However, if the appliance is working in unfavourable room conditions such as
-poor ventilation,
-high temperature,
-frequent door openings,
it may be necessary to select a more suitable setting.
To obtain a lower temperature, turn the thermostat control towards max; to obtain a higher temperature turn the control towards min.
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen food, and for freezing fresh food.
The maximum quantity of foods to freeze in 24 hours is shown on the serial number plate.
Place the foods you want to freeze on the shelf of the freezer compartment, as this is the coldest point.
To freeze fresh foods, you will need to activate the rapid freezing function. Press key C (several times if
necessary) until the corresponding icon appears 
After a
The freezing process takes 24 hours. During this period do not put other foods in the freezer.
This function stops automatically after 54 hours.
Put the foods to be frozen in the upper compartment of the freezer, as this is the coldest location.
The function can be
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other compartments, so that the top compartments can be used for a further freezing operation.
-The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the best quality.
-Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is already frozen.
-During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer door remains closed.
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